England omitted Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere from its World Cup squad yesterday and called up Trent Alexander-Arnold to cap a remarkable breakthrough season for the 19-year-old right back.

That Southgate has selected three right-backs (Kieran Trippier and the uncapped Trent Alexander-Arnold are also included) suggests that a back three will be used in Russian Federation and that Walker will be one of them.

As had been widely speculated upon, Southgate decided against selecting City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who has spent the past year on loan at West Ham, or Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

Based on the players' age on the first match-day of the tournament, England have named their third youngest World Cup squad behind the 2006 and 1958 editions.

GETTYTrent Alexander Arnold has earned rave reviews for his performances with Liverpool this season

"I believe this is a squad which we can be excited about", he said.

John Stones has had a hard season at Manchester City, but Southgate is a confirmed admirer and the 23-year-old is seen as crucial to plans to play three at the back.

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